The phenomenal Canadian pianist Louis Lortie returns to Music Toronto with a compelling program devoted to the piano ballade. Popularized in the 19th century, the piano ballade is a single-movement form often shaped by a sweeping dramatic arc. Remarkably flexible in structure and character, it offers profound emotional range, from intimacy and lyricism to turbulence and grandeur. Though united by genre, each work reveals a distinct voice, and in Mr. Lortie’s hands the depth, colour, and expressive power of these masterpieces promise to captivate and astonish.
Mr. Lortie enjoys an extraordinary international reputation as both recitalist and concerto soloist, performing with leading orchestras and in major concert halls around the world. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience his commanding artistry up close in the intimacy and superb acoustics of the Jane Mallett Theatre.
Single tickets: $60 - $65
Arts Workers: $20 – please purchase at the door or call the TOLive box office at 416-366-7723 and select options 1-1 to speak with a box office specialist.
Students and minors: Free with request
Adults (up to 2) accompanying minors (free): Half price
To request student tickets or for more information, please email tickets@music-toronto.com.
Please note, these concerts may not be suitable for children under 7.
Program
FAURE - Ballade in F sharp major, op.19
DEBUSSY - Ballade
BRAHMS - Ballades op.10 (complete)
Intermission
LISZT - Ballade d’Ukraine (Dumka) from Glanes de Woronince, S.249
LISZT - Ballade no.1 S.170
LISZT - Ballade no.2 S.171 B minor